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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23

THE ''pauper" labor nations of Eu-
rope not only bid fair to have some
fun with each other this year on the
battlefield, but they actually have the
money to pay American laborers for
making their powder. The powder
mills near Philadelphia are working
night and day on explosives which
they can make and lay down on the
continent of Europe cheaper than the
paupers can make them themselves.
This is an infant industry, however.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23

THE largest income-tax paid in Ger
many comes, not from brewer, as
one might think, nor from q prince.
It is paid by Krupp, the gun-founder,
on ST, 100000. This would be a
comfortable income even in America,
though in this country there must be
a dozen men who have more. Next
to Krupp, in Germany, comes a
Rothschild and g. Blichroder, who
each have about half as much year
as the gun-maker.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23

THE whole police system OF America
ought to be enlisted in the effort to
hunt down the miscreant who at
tempted to blow up the coastwise
steamer Guyandotte, and when found
and convicted there should be for him
but one punishment, and that should
be hanging. The extreme code is the
only one to apply to a wretch who, to
crafty pique against q company's
property, will deliberately plan to
send g. hundred innocent human be-
ngs into eternity.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23

THURSDAY, teD. 17.-Ene Speaker laid
before the House message from the Pres
ident vetoing the bill for the special distrib
ution of seeds in the drouth-stricken por-
tions of Texas. A motion to pass the bill
over the veto failed to obtain the necessary
two-thirds. The conference report on the
anti-Mormon bill was called up and
adopted. The consular appropriation bill
was taken up, and nv. Belmont offered q
substitute for that portion of the original
not already acted upon, which was adopt
ed and the bill passed. The provision for
the appointment of twoinspectors OF con-
sulates la omitted from the substitute, and
the appropriation for contingent expenses
for consulates is reduced from 1920, 600 to
$150,OOO.
FRIDAY, Feb. 18.-Much debate of an ex-
ceedingly lurid character was INDUCED in
over the conference report on the Senate
bill providing for the holding OF terms OF
court at Bay City, Mich. The re-
port was agreed to. On motion
of Mr.. Townsend Qn.) the Senate
amendments to the invalid pension
appropriation bill were non-cOncurred IL
and conference ordered. Mr.. TOwnshend,
reported bill appropriating 81, 663, 41O
for the payment OF Mexican and other
pensions. Committee OF the whole. The
House refused to pass over the veto the
pension bill OF Simmons W. Hart-yeas,
142; nays, 98-not the necessary two.
thirds.
SATURDAY, Feb. 19.-The sundrv civil
appropriation bill was taken up and a
senate amendment adding an item of $22,-
900 for fences around cemeteries con-
tanning the bodies of Confederate dead
gave rise to an animated discussion. Con-
sideration of the bill was not completed.
The conference committee on the bill re-
pealing the timber culture law reported a
continued disagreement.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23

AeREAr many people make the mis-
take in regarding "the home" as the
house they live in. Now q house may
be ever so costly and luxurious, and
contains very few of the qualities which
endear the place to the occupants.
To be g. home in it's truest sense, love
and peace and the thousand little
nameless attendants upon love must
abide there. It is thus that often the
poor cottage is more OF "a home"
than 8 palace.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23
THE fight of embezzlers to Canada

THE flight of embezzlers to Canada
promises to become somewhat hazard
Gus by reason of the fact that a few
enterprising detectives have stationed
themselves at the usual points of
crossing the border, where they in
spect all trains, and on one p"etext or
another detain suspicious characters
until they read the morning papers.
An Eastern absconder was caught in
this way at Niagara Falls the other
DAY
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23

PRocRAsTINATIoN on the part of q
Duke has just resulted very disas-
trously to some hundreds of Irish
tenants. Five years ago the Duke of
Leinster promised to sell his tenants
their holdings on very equitable terms
and to loan them three-fourths of the
purchase money. He was evidently
sincere in his offer, and although he
kept putting off the actual business
transaction, his tenants regarded the
matter as settled and commenced
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23

THE accurate idea of the fisheries
trouble possessed by some OF the
English newspapers is shown by an
article in the Manchester Courier,
which declares that Americans have
no more right to fish in the st. Law
renee than in the Thames. This in
telligent English newspaper doubtless
has in mind the depredations OF sum-
mer tourists, who fish for pickerel and
bass among the Thousand Islands.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23

THE distinction between 8 practical
Joke and O. felonious assault is not al
ways clearly defined and the results
are ofttimes surprisingly similar. An
employe of the Delaware Iron Works,
in Wilmington, threw piece of burn
ing waste into the face OF a doing fell
low.workman the other day and the
fellow-workman's clothes caught fire
and he burned to death. This was q
practical Joke.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23
CAPSIZED BY A WHIRLWIND.

A Fruit-Laden Schooner Wrecked and
ALI on Board Lost.
Just before dusk On the evening Of
the Goth, a fruit schooner fully seven
ty-fve feet in length, whose name is
unknown, was struck by whirlwind
on the st. Johns River about six
miles 'below Jacksonville, Fla, lifted
wholly out of the water, twisted half
way round and suddenly capsized.
Every one on board was drowned. It
is known that there were five men on
the schooner, but whether there were
more or not is not known. 1t is also
feared that there may also have been
women and children among the lost.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23

more or less costly improvements.
The old Duke put the business in his
attorneys hands about month ago,
but died last week, before the necessary
deeds were ready for execution. The
tenants are now in an agony OF sus-
pense, for the new Duke is unknown
to them, and it is quite doubtful
whether he will carry out his fathers
Intention
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23
CHE Republifa't
wATERTowN. wIsCcNEIE

THE rude weapons OF rustic warfare
triumphed over the modern equip
melts of the police in Ireland the
other day. Tenants st Rathceale pre-
vented an eviction by resisting the
police with scythes and boiling water.
ANY man would rather be shot than
scalded with boiling water or have bis
legs Topped off by q scythe.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23
He Was the Man Wanted.

A man givin the name of John Coyle
was arrested a Marietta, O., ON suspicion
of being the pr oner who was rescued at
Ravenna a few nights ago. A description
was sent to Cleveland and an unsuccessful
attempt was made to photograph him. On
the night of the 18th he broke from his
cell, released all the prisoners and fed.
Next morning dispatch came from Cleve-
land saying he was undoubtedly the man
MantAd
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23
Sale OF a Famous Ranch.

Notwithstanding contrary reports it is
positively affirmed that the famous San
Joaquin ranch, Lear Santa Ana, CAL, con-
tanning 10000 acres, has been sold to
syndicate representing the Southern Pacific
Railway Company for $1,25O,0OO. Vice
President Smith, of the Santa Fe road. is
reported as saying the purchase would not
interfere with the construction Of his road
to San Diego
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23
TORTURED AN OLD MAN.
81, 900 for the Next Time.

Robbers Get Away With $312 but Leave
$1,000 for the Next Time.
John Bortmas, an old man, with q
reputation for boarding wealth, lives
alone far from any neighbors, in But
Ter County, Pa. On the night of the
18th masked men took possession of
his house, and by partially hanging
him and placing his feet on a pan OF
live Goals extorted from him the hid
ing place of 1912, which he assured
them was the extent of his wealth.
After torturing him some more the
robbers went away, leaving 81, 900 in
bills which he had stored away under
the floor,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23

ABOUT the first gossip that reaches
the public after new United States
senator has been elected relates to
what sort of wife he has, and how she
will appear in Washington society.
AS to what kind of g. man was elected,
and how he will appear in the Senate,
the public remain in comparative
ignorance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23
Cruel Parents Severely Punished.

Sanchi, charged with horrible cruelty to
their 10y ear-old son, were found guilty on
the 10Th and sentenced to five years in the
penitentiary-the extreme penalty of the
law. The child, whose feet were amputat-
ed, has been taken in charge by local
clergyman
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23
Heavy Cattle Losses in Montana.

Judge McLeary, of the supreme court of
Montana, says the lowest estimate of Mon
tana's cattle loss for the season is Is per
cent, while many cattlemen say 40 to so
per cent. One Bozeman owner will lose
10000 head out of %, coo.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23
Dynamite Explosion.

The Compound Works of Dean & Co., at
Eldred, Pa, blew up on the 18th. The
works manufactured a species of dynamite.
It was while mixing the glycerine and chem
icals that the works caught fire. Five
dwelling houses and q saw-mill were
wrecked and panes of glass were broken q
mile away. Three ladies who were in one
of the wrecked houses were badly hurt.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23

and harbor bill was debated at length, and
the section relating to the condemnation
OF lands was stricken out.
House.
MONDAY, Feb. 14.-The following bills
were introduced: Amending the Chinese
restrictive immigration act; to prohibit
members OF Congress from acting rs attor-
neys or employees in any case in which the
government ia interested; appointing q
committee, consisting of the commissioner
OF pensions, two senators and two repre-
sentatives, to revise the pension
laws and to report the result
Of it's investigation to Congress;
for full reciprocity between the United
States and the Dominion OF Canada; pro-
posing constitutional amendment for the
election of senators by the people of the
several states. The floor was then given
to the committee on the District of Column
bia, and the afternoon and evening were
spent in consideration OF District bills.
TUESDAY, Feb. 15.-Mr Hammond (GS.7
"ubuitted the conferen report on the
anti Mormon bill and il was ordered print
"a a"d laid over till Thursday. The con
auiar aud diplomatic appropriation bill
vaa discussed in mnitte9 OF the whole,
nj no daeisive tioa taken.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 13.-The House in
sisted upon it's amendment to the trade
dollar recoinage bill, and O. conference was
asked. Mr.. Rice (Mass.), from the COM
mittee on foreign affairs, reported resolu.
ton calling on the secretary of state for
copies of certain correspondence on file in
his department on the subject of Venezuelan
claims. Adopted. Also. calling on the
secretary for information as to what
action has been taken to protect tbs inter-
ests OF American citizens whose property
was destroyed by insurgents at Aspinwall.
AdOUted
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23
The First Mexican Pensioner.

the Mexican pension law was "Cerro Cor
do'' Williams, of Kentucky. Gen. Williams
filed his application in Washington on the
18th. Hewas given his certificate, which
he will present at the Louisville agency,
and receive in return So, the amount Of his
monthly pension.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23

AS the greatest pain-cure, St. Jacobs
Oil is recommended by public men OF
America and other countries. Hon.
Billa Flint, Life Senator of the Domin-
ion Parliament, Canada, found it to
act like q charm.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23

Ex-MAYoR LATRoBE, Baltimore, Md,
says the best cough medicine is Red
Star Cough Cure. DR.. Samuel K. Cox,
D. D., of Washington, D. O., alter g.
careful analysis, pronounced it purely
vegetable, and most excellent for
throat troubles. Price, twenty-five
cents bottle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23

PRINCE ALEXANDER, late of Bulgaria,
is now called the "Mis6t Monarch"
He will travel incognito in his journey
through Egypt.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23
NEWS IN BRIEF.
In Favor of Butler.

The suit of j. II. Lester against Gen.
Butler for damages for false Imprisonment
during the war was decided at New York on
the 18th, in favor Of the defendant.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23

THE fashion forst ailor-made clothes
among the ladies is probably the
origin of the present run upon new
material for ladies' dresses heretofore
worn almost exclusively by the stern
er sex-silk serge, with which mems
overcoats of fine grade are usually
lined.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23

THE Car of Russia threatens to
send any one to Siberia who ventures
to suggest that the Czarowitch's
health is failing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23
Mine Explosion.

An explosion in the Clutch colliery, in the
Rhondda Valley on the 18th. imprisoned
fifty-two miners, twenty-nine OF whom were
afterwards taken out alive.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23

insured for $4,000. An amateur theatre
cal company had occupied the stage during
the afternoon at rehearsal. It is sup
posed that the fire originated from ex-
ploded firecrackers that the company had
used.
A fire at the American cotton docks at
Tompkinsvile, Staten Island, which was
caused by lightning, and which broke out
early on the evening of the 18th, burned
until late next afternoon. A. j. Pouch,
treasurer Of the American Cotton Dock and
Trust Company, places the loss on cotton
at 100000, and the loss on buildings at
$4,000. The cotton is fully insured and
the buildings are insured for $33, 900.
The building occupied by the Columbus,
O., Grand Opera House was destroyed by
fire the morning of the goth. Loss,
$4,000.
Fire on the goth Quilted the two floors of
the six-story, iron-front building facing
Broadway, New York, at 622 and 624,
and backing 200 feet to Crosby Street.
The losses were: On building, owned by J.
Rothschild, $10,OO0; Korn & Halzman
clothing makers, $25, 0O0 other occupants,
$37, 900. All insured.
George w. Straight's planning mill and
Schubert Bros toy factory, 7O3 to 713
Center Avenue. Chicago, burned on the
goth. A loss of $8O,OOO principally on
machinery, was incurred. Incendiarism
was the probable origin of the fire.
Six locomotives and the narrow gauge
round house OF the Buffalo, New York &
Philadelphia Railway at Oleon, N Y, we're
destroyed by fire on the goth. The fire
caught from a stove while the Waterman
was absent. Loss $35, 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23
Smoke,

The new Emery Opera House, just CON-
pleted at Titusville, Pa, together with
several other adjoining buildings, was de-
stroyed by fire on the 10Th. Loss, $25 900;
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-02-23
Labor Notes.


At meeting of the striking employees of
the Champion Iron Company, held in the
town hall at Champion, Mich, on the 18th,
resolutions were unanimously adopted end
ing the strike, but recommending the resig-
nation of Capt. Sampson and his brother
Edmu d. The men will return to work i'm
mediately-
The Sterling mine, near Ishpening, Mich.
is preparing to resume operations, after g.
period of three years of idleness.
The italian laborers employed on the
Central Massachusetts Railway at Ware,
struck on the 18th against alleged i'll
treatment by the contractor. When
the police attempted to arrest the leader
of the revolt next day, they were met by a.
full force OF Italians, armed with clubs and
revolvers. Shots were exchanged and the
Italians scattered, one being probably fa
tally shot. The leader was captured There
ia great excitement and an uprising of Ital-
ians in revenge is feared.
Rumors are ahoat at Chicago OF impend-
ing trouble among the switchmen on the
Wabash road. The story is that week or
more ago circular was sent to each of the
twenty light clerks employed in the freight
office, saying that salaries would be cut 10,
ID and 20 per cent. Seven of the clerks
were notified that their services were no
longer required, and three switching crews,
and nine switchmen, were also dismissed.
The men. it is said, were not given their
time or orders on the cashier or the money
due them, but were told to await the arrival
OF the pay car. The 5th inst being the reg
ular payday of the company the car arrived
in the yards, but the discharged men were
told that there was no money for them
and that they must get checks for their
time. They went to the Office and were in
formed that they would have to wait until
the checks arrived from Decatur, ILL.,, where
the superin tendent is at present. The
money due the men is for their January
pay and many OF them are in urgent need
OF funds. The clerks, not being organized,
are powerless, but the switchmen, it is said,
threaten to bring about strike unless
their money is Forthcoming.
Mining men generally regard the strikes
at the Vulcan Mine, at Norway, Mich, in
the Menominie iron district, and at Cham
pion, in the Marquette district, as the fore.
runners of serious labor troubles which are
to come during the spring and summer.
There have been no serious strikes since
1888, when 500 men struck at the Chaplin
Mine, Iron Mountain, and regiment of
state militia was called out. The situation
at che Champion is much the same, though
a compromise may be arrived at. At Nor
way several hundred men are out.
The Press., 1887-01-13
WlLLlNasTON.

Hugh Black, living with H. s. Keens while chopping on Tuesday of last weel cut his knee to the bone. Dr. Clark at tended the case, which required some stitching, and the boy seems likely to soon be around again.
 Miss Sweet, daughter of Dr. Joseph Sweet of New York State, is visiting friends in town
 The following are the new rates of fare from Holland and Wilmington station to the points named Stafford Springs 20c, Monson 55c, Palmer 65c, Amherst $1. .25, Millers Falls $1.7O, Springfield $1, Boston $2 z5, So. Wilmington 10c, Merrow 15c, Mansfield 20c, .Eagleville 25c, Wllli- mantle 45c, Norwich soc, New London $1 30, Hartford $l. "A, New York s. 76.
 William Gurley, president of the poly teohnic institute at Troy, N. Y., and well known manufacturer of fine mathematical instruments, died in that city last Monday night. He was born in thissvicinity, and was cousin of Albert Sharp.
 Religious. services at Moose Meadow next Sunday at 2 P. m., conducted by Wm. Lee, assisted by W. O. Miner.
The Press., 1887-01-13

Hartford Post Dr. Edward Aveling, and his wife, the daughter of Karl Marx, the socialist, both socialists of high degree, were imported into this country by the national executive committee of socialists to add little fuel to the discontent that has been stirred up among the laboring men of this country, and the pair made quite an extensive tour featuring to au- dlences large and small (particnlarly small here in Hartford) on the proper remedies for state of things much better than they and their associates had ever before known. This was all well enough and did no one harm, because the theories of Dr. and Mrs. Aveling were so finely spun that they ''shot over'' the heads of their audi tors. But the expenses of these two must be paid and the bills were presented to the executive committee on Sunday (the day upon which most of this socialistic and communistic leaven Is set to working), and repudiated to a great extent Among the items were $50 for cigars for Dr. Avel- ing. and smaller amount for cigarretts for Mrs. Aveling. It took $26 worth of stamps to carry on1 correspondence with the national executive board. Wine aud
 board for the two in Baltimore was charged at $42. When these items were read out there were fierce denunclations of the lec- turers. 'Corsage boquets, $25," one so- cialist woman cried out. "Why, I have lived one month on that. What have bo- quets to do with socialism ?" Not much,
 we should judge. e.s>. z.s.z.+s4s ..
The Press., 1887-01-13
nFFICE of J. F. Chamberlin, Stafford Ma. tional Bank Building, Stafford Springs, Conn.

deem the best service can render to my patrons is to point out the ways and means by which they can best serve themselves In bringing to knowledge facts which upon in vestigation provethe existence of opportunities by which they may derive lasting benefits, my duty is half performed. It must be apparent that one whoss associated with and connncted by intimate relations with those who are upon the ground, and whose special business it is to watch and to know, is best able to judge when opportunities are fairest. There is at present no excitement, no "boom,, in fact nothing to disturb the normal condition of things, but on the contrary matters seem to have settled down to stable, old-fashioned basis, but show clearly the clements of success and permanence. While crops have not been so superabundant as to flood the country with a cheap and unstable surplus, there is plenty everywhere, and especially in the western counties of Kansas there is a large surplusfo export at tempting prices. I assert that the present conditions are conspicuosly favorable for sound, conservative work, and that Se- curities selected now have the crowning ad- vantage of normal basis of values There 8 nothing to create visionary or inflated values, and land can be bought for what it is worth but on the contrary land has a sub- stanti Il money value, which is easily ascer- tained, and that is the key to the situation.
The Press., 1887-01-13

Courant The bill creating department of agriculture, the pet measure of nearly every commissioner of agriculture for many years, has finally passed the house. Its projectorr had the shrewdness to get it hitched to the labor agitation and it went through the house with unanimity that must have caused Dr. Loring to regret that the labor agitation did not arrive a few years earlier. The bill creates new cabinet office and handsome list of we'll salaried mlnor offices. It gives the commits sioner of labor 5000 a year, sum which the present excellent commissioner is thoroughly entitled to.